Golf Swing Follow-Through!
Golf Swing Follow-Through!
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This Month's Golf Tip by Mel Sole.
Why worry about the follow-through? The ball is gone, and it will not make any difference where I finish! These are some of the statements I hear from time to time. Let me tell you just how your follow-through can help you to better scores.
You can learn a lot by being aware of your position at the end of your swing.
Watch the touring pros after they hit a shot during competition - they hold their follow-through position as they watch the flight of the ball. Their balance is good, and all of their weight is on their front leg. In fact, they can lift the back foot and still keep their balance.
Picture #1
Perfect Finish.
Note in picture #1 that all the weight is on the front foot and that the arms have completed their momentum over the shoulder. The back foot is right up on the toe, and as you can see in picture #2, the sole of the back shoe is visible. This is the ideal position to work towards.
Picture #2
The follow-through is mainly the result of what has gone before. In other words, the backswing is the setup of the swing, the downswing is creating the power, and the follow-through will indicate what transpired during those phases.
During your practice sessions, hold your position at the end of the swing and try and feel where you are.
Hold Your Finish.
Picture #3
1. Is all your weight on the front foot, or do you still have some weight on the back? Picture #3.
If so, work on improving your weight shift at the start of your downswing (as covered in my previous article).
Picture #4
2. Are your hands finishing low across the front of your body? If so, make sure you start the downswing with a lateral slide of the hips first and not spinning the hips right from the top of your backswing. This will also usually cause the back foot to "flip over," a sure sign of a slice.
Picture #5
3. Are your hands finishing just in front of your body instead of following right through? This is an indication of not clearing the left hip fast enough as you swing through the ball. This will almost certainly cause a lack of power or loss in the distance. Most of my students who finish in this position like to play a lot but do not put in the necessary time on the practice tee. What happens is that they start steering the ball to keep the ball in play.
4. If you are losing your balance forward, you are probably starting the downswing with your upper body instead of your legs.
In Conclusion.
Remember to play good consistent golf. You have to put some time in on the range. This is where you can develop a sound repetitive swing - not on the course. Pay close attention to your follow-through in the future - it may be more important than you think.
Source: Mel Sole Golf School.
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